Are steamed pork buns (bao) keto?
Steamed pork buns (bao)
A fluffy steamed bun filled with sweet barbecue pork has about 29 g net carbs — the dough itself is sweetened. Even the char siu filling is glazed with sugar and hoisin.
Nutrition per serving
1 bun · 70 g- Net carbs
- 29g
- Calories
- 193kcal
- Protein
- 7.4g
- Fat
- 4.3g
- Total carbs
- 30 g
- Fiber
- 0.8 g
About 11.9 g of steamed pork buns (bao) adds up to 5 g net carbs — about 17% of a typical serving.
| Nutrient | Per serving | Per 100 g |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 193 kcal | 275 kcal |
| Total carbohydrate | 30 g | 43 g |
| Dietary fiber | 0.8 g | 1.2 g |
| Net carbs | 29 g | 42 g |
| Protein | 7.4 g | 11 g |
| Fat | 4.3 g | 6.2 g |
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Better keto swaps for steamed pork buns (bao)
Keto substitutes for bread 7 alternatives with carb comparisons and recipes Read guide Frequently asked questions
Are steamed pork buns (bao) keto?
No — steamed pork buns (bao) are not keto-friendly. A fluffy steamed bun filled with sweet barbecue pork has about 29 g net carbs — the dough itself is sweetened. Even the char siu filling is glazed with sugar and hoisin.
How many net carbs are in steamed pork buns (bao)?
1 bun (70 g) of steamed pork buns (bao) has about 29 g net carbs (30 g total carbs minus 0.8 g fiber). Per 100 g, that's 42 g net carbs.
How much steamed pork buns (bao) can I eat on keto?
About 11.9 g of steamed pork buns (bao) adds up to 5 g net carbs — about 17% of a typical serving. On a typical 20 g daily limit, one serving uses about 147% of your carbs.
What is a good keto substitute for steamed pork buns (bao)?
Try pork belly, cabbage, tamari. See our full guide: keto substitutes for bread.
